10 best beaches in Costa del Sol to take the kids
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1..Situated above the coastline at Nerja, the Balcon de Europa (the Balcony of Europe) is a high viewing point overlooking the stunning Mediterranean Sea and the coastline below. Small beaches and coves are plentiful around Nerja, and you will find many less crowded beaches here than on the further west on the Costa del Sol. Best beaches include La Calahonda to the west of the Balcon de Europa, La Caletilla, which is a small beach, ideal for fishing and diving and El Chorrillo, which is a cove with large rocks, giving sunbathers the feeling of privacy and tranquility. Beach bars line these beaches serving the best in Andalucian cuisine and fresh seafood.
2.. Also in Nerja, at the eastern end of the Costa del Sol, is the famous Cala de Maro Beach. At Cala de Maro, you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the busy Costa del Sol beaches, and enjoy the relative tranquility of this beautiful area. Made up of a group of small coves and beaches, most parts of Cala de Maro can be easily reached by hire car. Some of the more private and quiet beaches at Cala de Maro, however can only be accessed on foot.Getting there: Cala de Maro is situated close to Nerja on the Costa del Sol.
3..Situated at Sotogrande, Cadiz, El Cucurucho Beach attracts visitors from all over Europe. Offering a range of water sports, El Cucurucho is popular with tourists and locals alike, and you will find some superb beach restaurants closeby, selling fresh fish and seafood to tempt even the most discerning diners. Sotogrande is a high class resort offering visitors polo fields, the Costa del Sol´s most famous golf club at Valderrama and amazing restaurants and nightlife. El Cucurucho Beach is 3,800 metres long and has been awarded the European Blue Flag for service and cleanliness.
4..La Carihuela is a quaint old fishing village close to Torremolinos at the western end of the Costa del Sol. La Carihuela beach stretches all the way to Benalmadena Marina, and is one of the best beaches in the area. Over 2km long, and offering all sorts of water sports facilities, La Carihuela attracts visitors from all over southern Spain. Also boasting great beach bars and superb Andalucian cuisine close by. La Carihuela stretches for just over 2km, and has various facilities and water sports for visitors to enjoy. Browse around the local shops and enjoy a paella or mixed fried fish dish in one of the excellent restaurants. The beach is clean and sandy, and is ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
How to get there : La Carihuela can be found on the western side of Torremolinos.
5..La Malagueta Beach is the main beach in Malaga, and offers a host of water sports including windsurfing, water skiing, and paragliding. Over 1,200 metres long, La Malagueta is made up of volcanic sand and is safe for swimming. Awarded a European blue flag for service and cleanliness, La Malagueta attracts visitors from all over the south of Spain.
How to get there : La Malagueta is situated in the city of Malaga on the east side of the Costa del Sol.
6..Situated in Benalmadena-Costa, Malapesquera is the most popular beach in Benalmadena-Costa. Over 700 metres in length, Malapesquera boasts a seafront promenade which runs along the front of the beach with shops, bars and superb fish restaurants serving local specialities. Also home to The Nautical Club where you can hire boats, take sailing lessons or enjoy a drink or a meal in the bar/restaurant.
7..Playazo Beach is the largest beach in Nerja on the east end of the Costa del Sol. Over 2km long, Playazo Beach is sandy and flat, and is a paradise for sunseekers. If you prefer a quiet time on the beach, Playazo Beach is for you. It never gets as busy as its neighbouring beaches, as there are few bars and restaurants close by. The perfect beach for relaxing and topping up your tan. Showers and a children´s play area are situated next to Playazo Beach.
8..The Puente Romano Beach is perfect for holidaymakers looking for a bit of luxury while they soak up the rays. Situated on the famous golden mile between Marbella and Puerto Banus, you will find some of the area´s most exclusive restaurants and hotels next to the beach in this up market part of town. Only 120 metres long, The Puente Romano Beach gets busy in summer. Fine white sand and clear water, plus a sunbed and shade service always available.
How to get there : Situated at the western end of Marbella, on the Golden Mile that connects Marbella town and Puerto Banus.
9..Torreguadiaro Beach is situated near the upmarket resort of Sotogrande and forms part of the Costa del Sol. Long and sandy, Torreguadiaro Beach is 2,300 metres long and was formed by volcanic sand and pebbles. Awarded the European blue flag for service and maintenance, Torreguadiaro Beach attracts holidaymakers from all over the Costa del Sol. Close to the famous Sotogrande Marina with all of its superb restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
How to get there : Situated near the tourist resort of Sotogrande.
10..Puerto Cabopino Beach is situated just 7km east of Marbella. This long, sandy beach is one of the best on the Costa del Sol and borders Puerto Cabopino Marina with some excellent restaurants, bars and boats. Sunbed and sunshade service plus two excellent beach bars serving snacks, fresh fish, sangria and a range of tapas and tasty treats. Sheltered from strong currents by two rocky outcrops at either end, Cabopino Beach is perfect for kids and adults alike.
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1..Situated above the coastline at Nerja, the Balcon de Europa (the Balcony of Europe) is a high viewing point overlooking the stunning Mediterranean Sea and the coastline below. Small beaches and coves are plentiful around Nerja, and you will find many less crowded beaches here than on the further west on the Costa del Sol. Best beaches include La Calahonda to the west of the Balcon de Europa, La Caletilla, which is a small beach, ideal for fishing and diving and El Chorrillo, which is a cove with large rocks, giving sunbathers the feeling of privacy and tranquility. Beach bars line these beaches serving the best in Andalucian cuisine and fresh seafood.
2.. Also in Nerja, at the eastern end of the Costa del Sol, is the famous Cala de Maro Beach. At Cala de Maro, you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the busy Costa del Sol beaches, and enjoy the relative tranquility of this beautiful area. Made up of a group of small coves and beaches, most parts of Cala de Maro can be easily reached by hire car. Some of the more private and quiet beaches at Cala de Maro, however can only be accessed on foot.Getting there: Cala de Maro is situated close to Nerja on the Costa del Sol.
3..Situated at Sotogrande, Cadiz, El Cucurucho Beach attracts visitors from all over Europe. Offering a range of water sports, El Cucurucho is popular with tourists and locals alike, and you will find some superb beach restaurants closeby, selling fresh fish and seafood to tempt even the most discerning diners. Sotogrande is a high class resort offering visitors polo fields, the Costa del Sol´s most famous golf club at Valderrama and amazing restaurants and nightlife. El Cucurucho Beach is 3,800 metres long and has been awarded the European Blue Flag for service and cleanliness.
4..La Carihuela is a quaint old fishing village close to Torremolinos at the western end of the Costa del Sol. La Carihuela beach stretches all the way to Benalmadena Marina, and is one of the best beaches in the area. Over 2km long, and offering all sorts of water sports facilities, La Carihuela attracts visitors from all over southern Spain. Also boasting great beach bars and superb Andalucian cuisine close by. La Carihuela stretches for just over 2km, and has various facilities and water sports for visitors to enjoy. Browse around the local shops and enjoy a paella or mixed fried fish dish in one of the excellent restaurants. The beach is clean and sandy, and is ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
How to get there : La Carihuela can be found on the western side of Torremolinos.
5..La Malagueta Beach is the main beach in Malaga, and offers a host of water sports including windsurfing, water skiing, and paragliding. Over 1,200 metres long, La Malagueta is made up of volcanic sand and is safe for swimming. Awarded a European blue flag for service and cleanliness, La Malagueta attracts visitors from all over the south of Spain.
How to get there : La Malagueta is situated in the city of Malaga on the east side of the Costa del Sol.
6..Situated in Benalmadena-Costa, Malapesquera is the most popular beach in Benalmadena-Costa. Over 700 metres in length, Malapesquera boasts a seafront promenade which runs along the front of the beach with shops, bars and superb fish restaurants serving local specialities. Also home to The Nautical Club where you can hire boats, take sailing lessons or enjoy a drink or a meal in the bar/restaurant.
7..Playazo Beach is the largest beach in Nerja on the east end of the Costa del Sol. Over 2km long, Playazo Beach is sandy and flat, and is a paradise for sunseekers. If you prefer a quiet time on the beach, Playazo Beach is for you. It never gets as busy as its neighbouring beaches, as there are few bars and restaurants close by. The perfect beach for relaxing and topping up your tan. Showers and a children´s play area are situated next to Playazo Beach.
8..The Puente Romano Beach is perfect for holidaymakers looking for a bit of luxury while they soak up the rays. Situated on the famous golden mile between Marbella and Puerto Banus, you will find some of the area´s most exclusive restaurants and hotels next to the beach in this up market part of town. Only 120 metres long, The Puente Romano Beach gets busy in summer. Fine white sand and clear water, plus a sunbed and shade service always available.
How to get there : Situated at the western end of Marbella, on the Golden Mile that connects Marbella town and Puerto Banus.
9..Torreguadiaro Beach is situated near the upmarket resort of Sotogrande and forms part of the Costa del Sol. Long and sandy, Torreguadiaro Beach is 2,300 metres long and was formed by volcanic sand and pebbles. Awarded the European blue flag for service and maintenance, Torreguadiaro Beach attracts holidaymakers from all over the Costa del Sol. Close to the famous Sotogrande Marina with all of its superb restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
How to get there : Situated near the tourist resort of Sotogrande.
10..Puerto Cabopino Beach is situated just 7km east of Marbella. This long, sandy beach is one of the best on the Costa del Sol and borders Puerto Cabopino Marina with some excellent restaurants, bars and boats. Sunbed and sunshade service plus two excellent beach bars serving snacks, fresh fish, sangria and a range of tapas and tasty treats. Sheltered from strong currents by two rocky outcrops at either end, Cabopino Beach is perfect for kids and adults alike.
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Things2dospain.co.uk is a website about the best attractions in Spain. If you are looking for great places to go, places to eat, discos, nightclubs, beaches, music festivals, events, places of interest, family fun days out, local ferias or even boutique hotels, you will find the information on things2do.
Most importantly, we want to hear from you. Users of things2do can contribute content by contributing to our forum board , and adding reviews and articles. That way, we keep our finger on the pulse by getting up-to-date reviews from the people who matter most. You can also contribute to our blog, and promote your own business by sending us your details on the ´submit form´ on the site. You get free classified advertising and a free listing, and we will encourage readers to review and rate your business. Also if you have any suggestions about what you would like to see on things2do, feel free to let us know.
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